Glistening
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glis·ten
 (glĭs'ən) Pronunciation Key
intr.v. glis·tened, glis·ten·ing, glis·tens To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster. See Synonyms at flash. n. A sparkling, lustrous shine. [Middle English glisnen, from Old English glisnian; see ghel-2 in Indo-European roots.] |
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| glistening | |
adjective | |
| reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel" |
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